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24-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Predatory stink bug nymph with mourning cloak larva

The predatory stink bugs feed on caterpillars and other insects, unlike other stink bugs which feed on plant matter. This one has found and killed a mourning cloak butterfly caterpillar (larva). There were only a few caterpillars left on the elm tree where earlier in the week there had been 100+. They have left to pupate, except the few who have been caught by these guys.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/250s f/2.8 at 9.9mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
pascal26-Jun-2014 18:08
Very impressive ! Nicely done.
Helen Betts26-Jun-2014 17:40
Yikes, what a terrifying looking bug, but an excellent capture (and sad story) of it all the same. V.
Sam Rua26-Jun-2014 16:47
Nice find. Sad scene. Your macro makes this bug look humongous.
Ann Pettigrew26-Jun-2014 15:00
Wow! Another incredible find, Christine! Great observation!
globalgadabout26-Jun-2014 14:34
a tough looking hunter well caught in this spikey setting...V
Guest 26-Jun-2014 13:47
Amazing the survival of the fittest, or maybe just the luckiest!
Stephanie26-Jun-2014 13:34
Amazing capture and information Christine! V
joseantonio26-Jun-2014 13:07
Your images are always like a National Grographic documentary.V
Dan the Man26-Jun-2014 12:50
As usual very informative and interesting shot! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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